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Portland Fire Names Alex Sarama as Head Coach
10/18/2025
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- The Portland Fire appointed Alex Sarama as inaugural head coach ahead of the 2026 WNBA debut.
- Sarama previously worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- General manager Vanja Cernivec praised Sarama's coaching style as aligning with the vision to redefine women's basketball.
- Sarama aims to build a cohesive team culture from the ground up and transition to Portland before the inaugural season.
